Friday, October 15, 2021

15 October - Blogs I'm Following - 1 of 5

 10:15 pm MDT

War News Updates36 minutes ago
Picture Of The Day
Top Tigers Leaders of the 23rd Wing inspect an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft during the Top Tiger competition at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Sept. 30. Five dedicated crew chiefs and assistant DCC teams, along with their respective aircraft, competed against one another to showcase their aircraft, professionalism and knowledge. (Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman/Air Force) *WNU Editor:* The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *Frontline Photos: Week of Oct. 10, 2021* (Military Times). read more
The National Interest48 minutes ago
This Tsarist Era Battleship Served Until 1997—Sort Of
*Peter Suciu* *Naval History, * Its guns did, at the very least. The Russian *Gangut-*class dreadnought *Poltava* didn’t exactly have a stellar record on the high seas. Completed after the outbreak of World War I, she and her three sister battleships were used to defend the mouth of the Gulf of Finland–yet as a German attack never came, the ships were largely untested in the First World War. Her restless crew participated in the general mutiny of the Baltic Fleet that occurred after the February Revolution in 1917, and most joined the Bolsheviks after the October Revolution. A... read more
The National Interest48 minutes ago
5K Penetrator “Bunker Buster” Weapon Gets First Test
*Stephen Silver* *Bomb Testing, * The GBU-72 is expected to be substantially more lethal than predecessor weapons like the GBU-28. The U.S. Air Force announced on Tuesday that it completed tests on its new “Bunker Buster” weapon, which is officially called the GBU-72 Advanced 5K Penetrator. The bomb was released by a 96th Test Wing F-15E Strike Eagle at 35,000 feet, over Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. The testing took place on October 7. “The 5,000-pound bomb’s release marked the end of a test series planned by the 780th Test Squadron and performed by the 40th Flight Test Squ... read more
THE WORLD GOES HUNGRY: Fertilizer prices projected to reach near-record high in 2022 – NaturalNews.com
Originally posted on Decoded-Information: As if things were not already bad enough, the latest projections suggest that the fertilizer chemicals needed to grow food are set to reach near-record high prices in 2022. Farm Management […] Source: THE WORLD GOES HUNGRY: Fertilizer prices projected to reach near-record high in 2022 – NaturalNews.com read more
Musical interlude
The War On Drugs feat. Lucius - I Don't Live Here Anymore read more
The Rio Times59 minutes ago
Why has Panama not managed to disappear from the EU’s blacklist?
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Economic and Financial Affairs Council of the European Union (Ecofin) decided at its meeting on October 5 to keep the Republic of Panama on the list of third countries it considers "non-cooperative on tax matters." The EU bases its decision on the fact that Panama has still not been […] The post Why has Panama not managed to disappear from the EU’s blacklist? appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times1 hour ago
Chile must start building cities as places of opportunity after the pandemic – World Bank
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The concentration of population and economic activity in cities is often positive, contributing to productivity, job creation, and innovative solutions. It can also contribute socially and environmentally by financing better living conditions and reducing poverty rates. However, despite all the potential benefits, Chilean cities and territories currently suffer from profound […] The post Chile must start building cities as places of opportunity after the pandemic – World Bank appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times1 hour ago
Prosecutor’s office in Rio de Janeiro denounces two police officers involved in Jacarezinho favela massacre
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to the complaint published by the Prosecutor's Office, the two agents will answer for the murder of Omar Pereira da Silva; one of them will be charged with intentional homicide and procedural fraud, and the other with procedural fraud. The prosecution points out that one of the agents shot […] The post Prosecutor’s office in Rio de Janeiro denounces two police officers involved in Jacarezinho favela massacre appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times1 hour ago
Ecuador ranks 94th in the world ranking on corruption
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The World Justice Project published on Thursday, October 14, 2021, the Global Rule of Law Index 2021. It is a study that measures the relationship between justice and its practice in everyday life. The list places Ecuador in 94th place, out of 139 countries evaluated, in the absence of corruption. […] The post Ecuador ranks 94th in the world ranking on corruption appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times1 hour ago
Lynchings of youths set Colombia-Venezuela border ablaze again
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - "Venezuela is waiting for you, Colombia. Over political clumsiness, over government differences, the economy must prevail," said Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on October 6. For his part, the Colombian head of state, Iván Duque, assured that the reopening would take place "as soon as possible", following the Venezuelan announcement that […] The post Lynchings of youths set Colombia-Venezuela border ablaze again appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Another falsified Covid death in Canada
14 year old dies of cancer in Alberta and they said it was Covid Canadian Covid Care Alliance COVID-19 Declaration Informed Consent: It's your right read more
Honey, I Finished The Internet
Grass Fed Beef vs Grain Fed Beef (What’s the Difference) read more
Biden Healed The Planet
In 2008, Obama/Biden promised to cool the planet by making energy prices skyrocket. They appear to have succeeded. read more
How To Be A Conservative Student On A University Campus Today
* It gets harder and harder to be an independent thinker in the midst of one of those indoctrination and groupthink factories known as a university. Step out of line, and at any moment someone can claim to be offended or “triggered” by something completely bland that you may have said. Next thing you know, someone will have tattled on you to the administration. * And you know exactly what the administration will do: They will simultaneously mouth platitudes about “free speech” while making every kind of threat, veiled or not, to bring you into line. * Is there any way for you to com... read more
National Security Alert: Thousands of U.S. Special Forces and Combat Troops Discharged as Total Force ‘Vaccination’ Decimates Military Readiness
Global Research – by David DeGraw An estimated 350,000 of our military service members are being dishonorably discharged for refusing to take a completely unnecessary... The post National Security Alert: Thousands of U.S. Special Forces and Combat Troops Discharged as Total Force ‘Vaccination’ Decimates Military Readiness appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Biden’s Getting Ready to find out…He Ain’t KING!
Buddy Brown Oct 14, 2021 Thank God for the REAL American Spirit that will prevail because it was designed to come through in hard times.... The post Biden’s Getting Ready to find out…He Ain’t KING! appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Military On The Ground On US Soil For This? This is the Standing Army We Were Warned About
Questionable Authority Oct 13, 2021 Aggressive and Overwhelming Show of Force to Compel Servitude Recently in Spokane Valley, WA I came upon this scene. I... The post Military On The Ground On US Soil For This? This is the Standing Army We Were Warned About appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Prepping – Arrested? It’s time we stand up to this!
Pinball Preparedness Oct 9, 2021 The post Prepping – Arrested? It’s time we stand up to this! appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
It Takes A Lot Of Education To Keep Us This Stupid
Listen to a reading of this article: ❖ The oligarchic empire is working harder and harder to bolt down our minds in service of its agendas. Silicon Valley is working more and more openly in conjunction with the US government, and its algorithms elevate empire-authorized […] read more
Joe Reminds Us That He Likes Children
Yes we know you do Joe, and yet you still became president. And then his waitress speech. read more
CONTRARY BRIN1 hour ago
The Singleton Hypothesis: the same old song
Nicholas Bostrom gained notoriety declaring that the most likely explanation for the Fermi Paradox or Great Silence - the apparent absence of detectable technological civilizations in the galaxy - is that *Everybody Fails* in one way or another. Unless life and sapience are rare - or humanity just happens to be first upon the scene - then, following a conclusion first drawn by Prof. Robin Hanson, any discovery of alien life would be *bad* news. There are complexities I left out, of course, and others have elaborated on the cheery Great Filter Hypothesis. But hold it in mind as... read more
Tonight's Movie Is 'Last Knights'
*From YouTube*: A fallen warrior rises against a corrupt and sadistic ruler to avenge his dishonored master. read more
World's Largest Polluter Won't Attend This Year's Major Climate Summit In Rome
*Zero Hedge:* *COP-Out? World's Largest Polluter Won't Attend Climate Summit, Kerry Pessimistic On Progress * *Update:* As if to confirm the shitshow we expected below, just two weeks before a crucial summit in Rome, Bloomberg reports that the world’s major economies are gridlocked in their efforts to agree concrete steps to tackle climate change. Preparatory talks between G-20 officials this week failed to end in an agreement to reduce coal subsidies and curb methane emissions. There wasn’t even a consensus on striving toward net-zero emissions and limiting global warming to 1... read more
President Biden Says He Was The “Poorest Guy In Congress For 36 Years”, But “I Make Big Money Now That I’m The President”
*WNU Editor:* After mumbling and stumbling throughout his prepared speech, he then drops the above remarks at the 17:56 mark in the video. This US Presidency is getting weirder and weirder everyday. But there is a bright spot in this Presidency. He knows how to treat the main stream media (see below). read more
Econlib1 hour ago
The Pros and Cons of Irish Democracy
If regular democracy isn’t doing so well, maybe it’s time to fall back on “Irish Democracy.” That’s what Yale political scientist James Scott calls the passive resistance of a society that doesn’t like what its rulers are doing to it. In his book “Two Cheers for ­Anarchy,” he writes, “One need not have an actual conspiracy […] The post The Pros and Cons of Irish Democracy appeared first on Econlib. read more
War News Updates2 hours ago
Biden Administration Unsure On How To Respond To China's Ramped-Up Aggression Against Taiwan
*CNN:* *China, Taiwan tensions spark debate inside Biden admin as Democrats push for more forceful response* Washington (CNN)The Biden administration is grappling with how to respond to China's ramped-up aggression against Taiwan without accidentally starting a war, as bipartisan lawmakers pressure the President to get tougher on Beijing -- and fast. Internally, assessments differ over how imminent the threat to Taiwan really is. The Pentagon's Indo-Pacific Command has watched with increasing concern as China has rapidly modernized its military and improved its training with... read more
War News Updates2 hours ago
Russia Says Israel Used 2 Civilian Airliners As A Cover When Carrying Out A Missile Strike On Strike On October 13
In this photo taken from a video provided on May 25, 2021, by the Russian Defense Ministry Press Service, crew members leave a Russian Tu-22M3 bomber upon its landing at Hemeimeem air base in Syria. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP) *Times of Israel:* *Russia says Israel used 2 civilian airliners as cover to carry out Syria strike* *Opposition-linked Syrian war monitor claims 9 killed in alleged strike that targeted several Iranian positions, including a communication tower, near T4 airbase east of Palmyra * A Russian general on Thursday said that Syrian air defe... read more
UN condemns deadly suicide attack at mosque in southern Afghanistan
The United Nations has condemned the deadly suicide bombing during Friday prayers at the largest Shia mosque in Kandahar, Afghanistan, which killed at least 30 people and wounded dozens more. Read the full story, “UN condemns deadly suicide attack at mosque in southern Afghanistan”, on globalissues.org → read more
Nobel laureate Dmitry Muratov won’t keep ‘a single cent’ of his prize money
Dmitry Muratov, editor-in-chief of Russia's Novaya Gazeta newspaper, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize this year. He shares the prestigious award with Maria Ressa, another campaigning journalist from the Philippines. Read the full story, “Nobel laureate Dmitry Muratov won’t keep ‘a single cent’ of his prize money”, on globalissues.org → read more
Displaced in northeast Nigeria ‘knocking on door of starvation’: WFP
Displaced families in Nigeria’s northeast are “knocking on the door of starvation”, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Friday. Read the full story, “Displaced in northeast Nigeria ‘knocking on door of starvation’: WFP”, on globalissues.org → read more
Rising poverty a ‘moral indictment of our times’: Guterres
For the first time in two decades, extreme poverty is on the rise, the UN chief said in his message released on Friday, marking the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, on 17 October. Read the full story, “Rising poverty a ‘moral indictment of our times’: Guterres”, on globalissues.org → read more
Afghanistan: Reuniting families on the run should be priority, urges UNHCR
The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, on Friday urged countries to step up reunification for Afghans whose families remain in the country or who are displaced across the region, as the humanitarian crisis in their homeland worsens. Read the full story, “Afghanistan: Reuniting families on the run should be priority, urges UNHCR”, on globalissues.org → read more
International Day honours rural women’s critical role in feeding the world
Although rural women and girls have an essential role in food systems, they still do not have equal power with men, therefore earn less, and experience higher levels of food insecurity, according to UN Women, the agency supporting countries to reach gender equality. Read the full story, “International Day honours rural women’s critical role in feeding the world”, on globalissues.org → read more
Portuguese beaches lead the way during UN, EU clean-up campaign
In recent months, some 260 different clean-up operations have been undertaken across, aimed at protecting life under the sea, with the UN and European Union’s #EUBeachCleanUp campaign, managing to remove some 50 tons of trash from some of the EU’s finest shorelines. Read the full story, “Portuguese beaches lead the way during UN, EU clean-up campaign”, on globalissues.org → read more
Recent Kosovo-Serbia tensions could ‘unravel steady but fragile progress’
Tensions over vehicle licence plates and anti-smuggling operations, between authorities in Kosovo and Serbia, in recent weeks, may contribute to unravelling “steady but fragile progress made in rebuilding trust among communities” in Kosovo and Serbia. Read the full story, “Recent Kosovo-Serbia tensions could ‘unravel steady but fragile progress’”, on globalissues.org → read more
War News Updates2 hours ago
Russia Breaks Record Again For COVID-19 Deaths And Infections
*RFE:** Russia Again Reports New Record Number Of COVID-19 Deaths, Infections * Russia has again reported new record figures related to COVID-19. For the fourth day in a row, the country's coronavirus task force registered a new record number of deaths -- 999-- in the last 24 hours, and 32,196 new cases, its highest one-day infection tally since the pandemic began. The Kremlin has blamed the rising death toll on Russia's slow vaccination campaign and has appealed to people to get the shot. Take-up has been slow, with many Russians citing distrust of the authorities and fear of... read more
Medical Kidnap3 hours ago
Chicago Mayor Gets Judge to Temporarily Silence Police Union Boss Catanzara from Telling Officers to Refuse Vaccine Mandate – Catanzara Responds by Announcing he is Running for Mayor of Chicago
The battle between Chicago Police and Mayor Lori Lightfoot continued today as the City of Chicago filed a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against Chicago Police Union boss, John Catanzara, to silence him from speaking publicly and encouraging officers to not comply with the city's mandate to file their COVID-19 vaccination status online through a portal they have setup. However, in a temporary victory for the police, it was announced that the city would not be sending anyone home due to their failure to report their vaccination status, and that all police officers working this w... read more
Cairns News3 hours ago
Why hire a lawyer when you can rent a judge?
NSW Supreme Court judgement on Covid mandates just proves, like Queensland, NSW has the best judges money can buy! Letter to the Editor “Soylent green and gold” gave insight into the arrogance of some men in wigs in this Country but no one was listening. This legal grab really needs to be sorted before they […] read more
Chicago Mayor Gets Judge to Temporarily Silence Police Union Boss Catanzara from Telling Officers to Refuse Vaccine Mandate – Catanzara Responds by Announcing he is Running for Mayor of Chicago
The battle between Chicago Police and Mayor Lori Lightfoot continued today as the City of Chicago filed a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against Chicago Police Union boss, John Catanzara, to silence him from speaking publicly and encouraging officers to not comply with the city's mandate to file their COVID-19 vaccination status online through a portal they have setup. However, in a temporary victory for the police, it was announced that the city would not be sending anyone home due to their failure to report their vaccination status, and that all police officers working this w... read more
Komando.com4 hours ago
Medicare sign-up is open – And phone scams are out of control
If you or a loved one is eligible for Medicare, beware. Enrollment is now open, and scammers are out in full force. read more
The Army’s Bradley-Replacement Vehicle Could Rely on an All-Digital Design
*Caleb Larson* *Bradley Fighting Vehicle, * The Army has tried to replace the Bradley before, though previous attempts have been unsuccessful. Though the design process promises to be cheaper and more comprehensive than prior design processes, it is not the first time the Army has tried to replace the vehicle. The United States Army would like to make extensive use of 3D modeling and simulations to build their Bradley Fighting Vehicle replacement. Unlike traditional 2D paper blueprints, 3D modeling can let designers test out their designs before investing time and resources into... read more
A Humble Reply
I don't at all disagree with yesterday's response to my statement that China's proclaimed creation of a nation of general ambition for equality. (and forgive me, I have a computer that drives me around the bend. It must be the one the CIA gave me.) I said in my blog that the Chinese government has announced a wish to bring about national equality in China. And, by closing down on the billionaires of China, the government has demonstrated a wish to do that. But will it be capable of completing such a change? I doubt it. In all I know from history, there is no record of any society wh... read more
The Army’s New Mid-Range Capability Revealed
*Stephen Silver* *Missiles, * “Yet another leap for the Army’s long-range strike plans.” Some new details were revealed this week about the Army’s Mid-Range Capability (MRC) plans, which were discussed at the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) conference by the Army's Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO). The *War Zone* reported that the Army has released a graphic showing components of its first "Mid-Range Capability" battery, which will employ ground-launched SM-6 and Tomahawk missiles. According to the site’s description of the graphic, “the unit will ... read more
Need To Know3 hours ago
Taiwan Reports More Deaths from Vaccination than from Covid-19
More people have died from the vaccine than the virus in Taiwan. According to NTD News, 865 people have died from the toxic Covid-19 shots, while 845 deaths have been attributed to Covid. read more
balance104 hours ago
You have heard the call of my cohorts of light
239. The common highway does not lead to the holy mountain. I regard an act of treason as the most heinous. 446. Verily I say: Even crumbs are useful in the great service; one can collect a bowlful of the common work from yesterday's loaves--the gift of my spiritual instruction. *-Leaves of Morya's Garden 1924* …………................................ 2.4.20. It is time to do away with the imperfection of matter. For this the people must become conscious of the Spirit; otherwise the general condition tends to reduce the individual possibilities to its own level, as the waves o... read more
Israel’s Iron Dome Air Defense System is Headed to Guam
*Caleb Larson* *Iron Dome, * Still, the system is considered an interim air defense solution until directed energy or laser air defense weapons mature. The mobile short-range air defense system will protect some of the United States’ forward-deployed naval assets deep in the western Pacific Ocean. The United States Army is deploying Israel’s premier air defense system to Guam, where it will be well-positioned to defend the system from ballistic and cruise missiles. “The 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command is overseeing the temporary, experimental deployment of one of the A... read more
The Last Refuge4 hours ago
Unstable White House Occupant Erupts Into Angry Outbursts While Delivering Remarks in Connecticut
The White House occupant visited Storrs, Connecticut, today for the dedication of the Dodd Center for Human Rights at the University of Connecticut. However, during the rebranding/re-dedication ceremony a familiar angry and intemperate disposition erupted. A very inappropriate disposition familiar to anyone who has been around a dementia patient. WATCH: . Posted in Joe […] The post Unstable White House Occupant Erupts Into Angry Outbursts While Delivering Remarks in Connecticut appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
The Bright Future of Laser Weapons
*Kris Osborn* *Lasers, Americas* The Army and Air Force are arming small tactical vehicles and some of their larger tactical trucks with precision-laser weapons to help find and incinerate enemy targets without needing to create explosive fragments. Imagine that an advancing mechanized Army unit is closing with an enemy force on the outside border of an urban area when suddenly a small fleet of enemy drones emerge from behind tall buildings to attack with air-to-ground missiles. Approaching tanks and tactical vehicles in an armored column might suddenly be placed at risk if the d... read more
The Duran4 hours ago
The U.S. Might Finally Be Ready to Back Down, to Avoid WW III
Eric Zuesse Recently, tensions have been rising between, on the one hand, America, and on the other, both Russia and China. A nuclear war that includes the United States would destroy the entire world, because it would be not only nuclear, but major-power nuclear, which would entail so many nuclear explosions (perhaps all within less […] read more
Medical Kidnap5 hours ago
27,247 Deaths 2,563,768 Injuries Following COVID Shots in European Database – Taiwan Records More Deaths from Vaccine than Virus
The European Union database of suspected drug reaction reports is EudraVigilance, and they are now reporting 27,247 fatalities, and 2,563,768 injuries, following COVID-19 injections. In Taiwan it is now reported that deaths from COVID-19 vaccination exceed deaths from the COVID-19 virus. We also include a video report showing graphic deaths and disabilities due to COVID-19 shots, including a 13-year-old boy who collapsed in a clinic due to a heart attack and died after efforts to revive him failed. The post 27,247 Deaths 2,563,768 Injuries Following COVID Shots in European Databa... read more
The Last Refuge5 hours ago
President Trump Highlights Dr. Shiva Ayyadurai Math and Pattern Analysis of Mail-in Ballots in Pima County Arizona
Dr. Shiva Ayyadurai, MIT PhD, was part of the forensic audit group that looked at ballots in the Maricopa County audit of Arizona. Expanding his review, Dr. Ayyadurai also provided a mathematical and pattern analysis of mail-in ballot requests and mail-in ballot return rates in Pima County, AZ in 2020 U.S. general election. What Dr. […] The post President Trump Highlights Dr. Shiva Ayyadurai Math and Pattern Analysis of Mail-in Ballots in Pima County Arizona appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Snopes.com5 hours ago
DOJ Will Ask Supreme Court to Halt Texas Abortion Law
The move comes as the Texas clinics are running out of avenues to stop the GOP-engineered law that bans abortions once cardiac activity is detected, which is usually around six weeks. read more
Business whispers: how Treasurer Josh Frydenberg squandered $40bn on JobKeeper
[image: Treasury, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg] It turns out the very business lobbyists who stood to benefit most from JobKeeper were regularly advising the Government on JobKeeper. How $40bn was squandered and the role of corporate spinners Business Council of Australia and AI Group. read more
Middle Finger Symphony Theater
*~ NO TUXEDOS REQUIRED ~* Brought To You By *BLUESJUNKY: *Middle Finger Symphony Music Chair of Music read more
27,247 Deaths 2,563,768 Injuries Following COVID Shots in European Database – Taiwan Records More Deaths from Vaccine than Virus
The European Union database of suspected drug reaction reports is EudraVigilance, and they are now reporting 27,247 fatalities, and 2,563,768 injuries, following COVID-19 injections. In Taiwan it is now reported that deaths from COVID-19 vaccination exceed deaths from the COVID-19 virus. We also include a video report showing graphic deaths and disabilities due to COVID-19 shots, including a 13-year-old boy who collapsed in a clinic due to a heart attack and died after efforts to revive him failed. The post 27,247 Deaths 2,563,768 Injuries Following COVID Shots in European Databa... read more
ClimateRealism6 hours ago
No, CNN, Wildfires Will Not Be Destroying Times Square, New York City
CNN published an article yesterday titled, “This website helps you imagine what extreme climate change will do to your home.” According to CNN, a new website delivers “a surprisingly realistic sense of what it could look like” if your home address is struck by the ravages of climate change. To illustrate its point, CNN provided […] The post No, CNN, Wildfires Will Not Be Destroying Times Square, New York City appeared first on ClimateRealism. read more
“This antibiotic will ruin you” – A Woman Had to Undergo 20 Surgeries to Repair Damage This Common Drug Caused. (FDA issued a warning too late…)
These antibiotics received countless warnings time and time again. Since 1992 consumers have reported the devastating effects they can have on the body, and yet the FDA did nothing. In 2016, the drug warning was finally updated to include the reports, but for many it was too late, and for some, this class of drugs is still being prescribed despite the unnecessary risks. Amy Moser is one of the patients whose life was forever changed due to this drug. She writes out her full story on her blog Mountains and Mustard Seeds. She says she is in no way against modern medicine, but the ... read more
How My Virtual Internship Prepared Me in Ways I Never Imagined
Virtual internships do not need to be daunting or burdensome. They can be just as meaningful and valuable as in-person internship... read more
Pension Pulse1 hour ago
The October Bond Bull Surprise?
Hannah Miao and Pippa Stevens report Dow jumps 380 points Friday, posts winning week after strong start to earnings season: U.S. stocks rose Friday as better-than-expected third-quarter earnings reports boosted the Dow Jones Industrial Average to its best weekly performance since June. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 382.20 points, or about 1.1%, to 35,294.76. The S&P 500 added roughly 0.8% at 4,471.37, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.5% to 14,897.34. *The three major indexes closed the week higher and are positive on the month.* *The Dow sat 0.9% below its all-time high... read more
CURMUDGUCATION4 hours ago
Bad Laws in Texas: The Opposite Side of the Holocaust
Look, this is what you get when you hastily pass a sloppy law. Particularly if it has to do with schools. I feel sorry for Gina Peddy, the Carroll Independent executive director who was caught on a recording telling teachers that, if they have a book about the Holocaust, they should make sure to have one "that has an opposing, that has other perspectives." Speaking of both sides Carroll Independent School District, located in a "mostly white suburb 30 northwest of Dallas," has a reputation for being a great school district. But this is not the first time they've been in the news. ... read more
"Streets of Philadelphia, Kensington Ave 10/14/21"
*Full screen recommended.* *"Streets of Philadelphia, Kensington Ave 10/14/21"* "Violent crime and drug abuse in Philadelphia as a whole is a major problem. The city’s violent crime rate is higher than the national average and other similarly sized metropolitan areas. Also alarming is Philadelphia’s drug overdose rate. The number of drug overdose deaths in the city increased by 50% from 2013 to 2015, with more than twice as many deaths from drug overdoses as deaths from homicides in 2015. A big part of Philadelphia’s problems stem from the crime rate and drug abuse in Kensington. ... read more
Musical Interlude: "Beautiful Relaxing Music - Calming Piano & Guitar Music"
*Full screen recommended.* Soothing Relaxation, *"Beautiful Relaxing Music - Calming Piano & Guitar Music"* "Beautiful relaxing music by Soothing Relaxation. Enjoy calming piano and guitar music composed by Peder B. Helland, set to stunning nature videos." - https://soothingrelaxation.lnk.to/listenYL read more
Snopes.com5 hours ago
No, Clint Eastwood Did Not Say ‘The Problem Is Not Guns’
A viral Facebook post specifically credited Eastwood for a quote that did not belong to the famous actor. read more

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